An Old Dad's Advice
Direct pieces, sharper takes, hard-earned advice, and a little fatherly bluntness.
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- Why Aren't You Complaining?
I've been called a complainer for most of my life. But I've also fixed a lot of problems. Why aren't more people complaining about what doesn't work?
- Hey, Dudes! Advice From an Old Dad, No. 1: Don’t Be a Dick
The first rule is not elegant or fancy, but it covers a surprising amount of ground: don’t be a dick.
- Hey, Dudes! Advice for life from an old dad, No. 2
A nearly-ninety-year-old neighbor shoveling my sidewalk one December morning, an insult disguised as a compliment, and the kind of person I keep wanting to become.